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Would it be an option to buy a second hand electric cargo bike, use it for as long as you need and then sell it on for hopefully not a lot less than you bought it for?
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I don't think it would do more than the Bosch cx performance we have now, pulling power wise? I just need a bigger trailer is my issue. And a smaller gear.
But yes I could buy one, but I'm sure id just keep it long term as it's be great. But I'd like to try use what I've got, as it should be enough.
skinny
Is there data anywhere on what sort of % gradients i should be able to tackle with what sort of loads.
I used a Bosch cx to lug a 30kg trailer up perhaps 20% at the weeknd and I felt it perhaps struggled. But maybe it was due to gearing on the bike. 40x40 smallest I think.
I have a weird use case of my house being up a steep hill and no car access. But I need to lug lots of stuff up, building materials. I think the first option is to get a bigerg trailer and see what the Bosch cx can carry. I was using a burley flatbed, which is too small. Or ok size if weight for towing will be cira 40kg.
I post this here rather than trailer thread as I think the response will be better.
@Emyr I saw your bike and trailer, maybe you have experience?